Current Date And Time In Gaffney, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
08:50:02 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,566
District: Cherokee County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gaffney, a city in South Carolina, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gaffney — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gaffney | |
| District / County | Cherokee County | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,566 | |
| Area | 21.56 km² (8.32 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in South Carolina | #46 of 306 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 239 | |
| In Feet | 784 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.07 | |
| Longitude | -81.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.072° N 81.65° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 4' 18" N 81° 38' 59" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 4.31' N 81° 38.99' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Carolina Capital | 132 km South-Southeast of Columbia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Leamington, Canada (780 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 29342 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1804-01-01 |
Gaffney is a city situated in South Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Cherokee County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gaffney as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in South Carolina
The latitude and longitude of Gaffney pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 239 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gaffney on the map
Gaffney runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gaffney run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gaffney exchange rates
To ring a number in Gaffney from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gaffney and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gaffney ranks #46 of 306 cities in South Carolina. It lies about 132 km South-Southeast of Columbia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Carolina market. › Cities near Gaffney
Gaffney has a recorded population of approximately 12,566 people. That places it #46 of 306 cities with population data in South Carolina. Browse more cities in South Carolina for comparison.
Gaffney spans approximately 21.56 square kilometers (8.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gaffney sits within Cherokee County, is part of South Carolina in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Gaffney keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:44 AM and sets around 05:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gaffney price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Gaffney currency page.
Gaffney is about 132 km South-Southeast of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. See cities near Gaffney for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gaffney lands you closest to Leamington, Canada, about 780 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gaffney sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
